Ganache

Decorating By cmerola Updated 31 Jul 2009 , 4:52am by madgeowens

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cmerola Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 10:41am
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I want to use ganache on a cake I'm making for this weekend. I would like to use whipped ganache for the filling and a coating over the entire cake (like a crumb coat) before the fondant, do I need to keep it in refrig- after and what will this do to my fondant?

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underthesun Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 12:37pm
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I know the non-whipped ganache over top doesn't need refrigerated, but I too, would like to know about the whipped. Somewhere, I've gotten the impression if it's whipped, it has to be refrigerated.

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minicuppie Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 12:47pm
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Overnite in a cool house should be fine.....

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bashini Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 3:11pm
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I wouldn't put it in the fridge! icon_smile.gif

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cmerola Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 3:36pm
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So are we saying that even if I use it as a filling I wouldn't need to refrig-it and will it be ok for Sunday. I would like to frost today,fondant tomorrow and do the final decorating Sat for my Sunday party........ help (maybe I should stick with butter cream)lol

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jardot22 Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 3:44pm
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I don't see why whipping it would make it require refrigeration. It should be just fine left out. No worries.

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Caralinc Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 3:51pm
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No need to refrig. it will be okay left out. If you put in the frig. it will harden up tooo much. If you leave it out - keep house fairly cool it will be nice and creamy. I just made one last week and it was fine.

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cmerola Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 4:16pm
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Thanks to all, for your help. I can begin my task. This website rocks!!!!!!CCs are the best.... icon_wink.gif

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Rylan Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 6:42pm
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I always put my ganache in the fridge.

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kccinderella Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 7:34pm
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The whipped ganache is made with cream. I also put mine in the fridge - even after I cover with fondant. I think leaving a cream-based filling out for multiple days is not a good idea.

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NatiMF30 Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 8:02pm
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During my searching on these awesome forums I've read that ganache is ok for 2 days max, in a cool (68 degrees C or below) dry place. After that it can start to turn. A whipped ganache can turn even sooner if left out because the whipping incorporates more air and the air (air and moisture) is what causes bacteria growth. Now in the fridge I've read 1-2 weeks depending on your cream to chocolate ratios. Actually the same goes for leaving it out...the higher the chocolate content the longer you can leave it out.

Some one please correct me if I'm totally off or give more specifics. HTH!

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Pastry-Panda Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 8:45pm
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I've been told by my chefs in school that as much as a week at room temp would be okay. I have had it out that long and never had a problem whipped or poured.

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Pastry-Panda Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 8:46pm
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I've been told by my chefs in school that as much as a week at room temp would be okay. I have had it out that long and never had a problem whipped or poured.

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bashini Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 9:08pm
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I have read that since you are boiling the cream and the sugar content in the chocolate, you can leave it in room temperature for few days. Lot of australian cake maker use ganache all the time. icon_smile.gif

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NatiMF30 Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 9:47pm
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Thanks for the correction on poured ganache sitting out...it is closer to a week.

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pattycakesnj Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 10:42pm
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I always leave ganache covered cakes out with no problem

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Gingoodies Posted 30 Jul 2009 , 11:56pm
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The biggest thing for me in leaving a cake with ganache sitting out, is that the ganache stays soft. I like to refridgerate the cake to set the ganache. Keep it refrigerated until delivery/pick up, or if I am using the cake at home I will take it out about an hour before I want to serve, so it is not icy cold.

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madgeowens Posted 31 Jul 2009 , 4:52am
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I use cream in my butter cream frosting recipe, and never need to refrigerate it. Same with ganache

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